Second Honor Flight For World War II Veterans

Over 100 world war 2 veterans took an honor flight to the nations capital to reflect on their past serving the United States Wednesday.

After a full day in Washington D.C. the veterans returned to Craven County where hundreds of people welcomed them home. 108 World War II veterans made the trip to the nations capitol visiting memorials and meeting two U.S. senators from N.C.. The trip was an all day event Wednesday but for veteran Archie Portis it was a trip that reminded of one years ago coming home.

"On the ship when I was returning from overseas I was up at four o'clock in the morning -could see NY statue of liberty - brought tears to my eyes and still does," said WW II veteran Archie Portis.

This was the second honor flight in Eastern Carolina. The first one was in September of 2010.

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Honor Flight Southeastern North Carolina, a non-profit organization, reports 108 World War II veterans and their guardians were flown from New Bern to Washington D.C.

The veterans met both United States senators from North Carolina while at the memorial.

You can welcome back these members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern at 7:30 p.m.

WITN was proud to be on the first honor flight and to share some of the stories of the more than 100 veterans who took part.

We requested to ride along for this flight, but unfortunately, the flight was full. We do plan to be at the airport Wednesday evening to capture the homecoming and talk to the vets about their day in Washington D.C.

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